"Who are you...?"
Zi JI mumbled, refusing to let the delicious food leave her mouth as she chewed and chewed... Her cheeks puffed out like a hamster's.
It completely dispelled the alluring aura of a mature beauty.
Liu Feng made no effort to hide his disgust. The man's aura was chaotic, and its dominant note was evil.
It was mingled with a strong stench of blood. He had surely killed countless people.
"I am Underworld Thunder."
Underworld Thunder Douluo gave a salute and sat across from them.
Seeing Liu Feng's expression, Zi JI thumped her bulging chest and swallowed her food.
Ignoring the grease on her hands, she pulled Liu Feng into her arms.
"Little Liu Feng, do you hate him?"
Zi JI pressed her cheek against Liu Feng's and giggled.
Underworld Thunder Douluo said awkwardly, "I admit I look rather sinister, but I came with—"
"Yes. He's no good. His aura is evil, and I hate him."
Liu Feng spoke plainly.
Underworld Thunder Douluo looked even more embarrassed. If this had been an ordinary child, he would have snapped his neck and crushed him to death on the spot.
But since Zi JI had brought the boy, all he could do was smile along.
Zi JI kissed Liu Feng on the cheek, leaving a greasy mark with her little mouth. Then her expression darkened as she looked at Underworld Thunder Douluo and said:
"Did you hear him? You can get lost."
Underworld Thunder Douluo stared at Zi JI in shock.
For a moment, he couldn't react. She was going to kick him out just because a child said he hated him?
"Lady Zi JI, I am a member of the Holy Spirit Cult..."
"Get lost! Or I'll kill you right now!"
Zi JI slammed her hand on the table, glaring at him with narrowed eyes. Purple scales flickered into view on her chest.
She even released her demonic dragon pressure, which seized Underworld Thunder Douluo like an invisible hand.
Underworld Thunder Douluo found it hard to breathe, but he didn't dare fall out with Zi JI.
For one thing, the Holy Spirit Cult did have some dealings with the Ferocious Beasts and had been eagerly seeking an alliance.
For another, although he was a Titled Douluo, he was nowhere near as powerful as Zi JI.
What he couldn't accept was that falling out with someone was perfectly normal, but doing so over a child's preferences was far too childish!
"Then Underworld Thunder will take his leave..."
Underworld Thunder Douluo forced a stiff smile and conceded, getting to his feet and leaving in a sorry state.
Zi JI snorted again. "Pay the bill!"
"...Yes."
Underworld Thunder Douluo replied sheepishly.
"Smack...!"
Zi JI gave Liu Feng another hearty kiss on the cheek and smiled.
"That annoying fellow's gone. Enjoy yourself, little Liu Feng!"
Liu Feng wiped the saliva from his cheek with some distaste, but he felt a little more warmly toward Zi JI.
Although Zi JI did whatever she pleased, she had kicked Underworld Thunder Douluo out just because of something he'd said. That showed she really valued him.
"Sister Zi JI, I've gained a new respect for you."
Zi JI gave a little snort and went back to eating.
Liu Feng was curious about what Zi JI would give him next.
The Grand Auction House.
Zi JI brought Liu Feng here to sell all the treasures she had looted from Vina and her group, exchanging them for Gold Soul Coins or jewelry.
Prices were so high that they even approved a private room for her.
Liu Feng wasn't interested in any of it. He dozed off on the sofa.
"...Tsk, this is a jade pendant belonging to the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family. It'll be difficult to sell."
The appraiser drew in a sharp breath and stared at Zi JI in disbelief.
Who was this woman? Had she killed some member of the royal family?
"Can you sell it or not?!"
Zi JI asked impatiently.
The appraiser smiled faintly and nodded. "Of course. But we'll have to lower the price, since a treasure like this can't be sold openly."
"Fine. Quit dawdling. But if you dare cheat me out of my money, I'll wring your neck!"
Zi JI threatened.
The appraiser stiffened in fear and gave an awkward smile.
After appraising all the treasures one by one, he gave her a price.
"...Their total value is seven hundred and forty thousand Gold Soul Coins. Are you willing to sell?"
The appraiser asked.
Zi JI furrowed her brow slightly. She often robbed people, so she knew a thing or two about money.
This much...
"How come they're all a bunch of paupers?"
Zi JI was annoyed. Vina and the others had seemed so distinguished that she'd thought she'd hit the jackpot!
But she hadn't considered that people heading to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for soul rings wouldn't carry all their wealth with them.
"Fine, fine, fine. What a bore! But I want Gold Soul Coins! Not some card!"
Zi JI waved a hand.
The appraiser didn't understand, but agreed anyway.
He glanced at Liu Feng lying on the sofa, then his eyes shifted as he smiled ingratiatingly.
"My lady, if you think the money isn't enough, the real treasure is actually right beside you."
Zi JI paused. "What do you mean?"
The appraiser stroked his goatee, wearing a knowing smile.
"My lady, if you're willing to part with the young master beside you, I can guarantee he's worth at least three million Gold Soul Coins!"
"!!!"
Zi JI's slit pupils nearly narrowed to lines as she counted on her fingers.
"Exactly. The young master seems to be an unusual person. He's very young, highly moldable, and possesses peerless beauty. Three million Gold Soul Coins, paid on the spot!"
The appraiser spoke earnestly.
In truth, he'd noticed Liu Feng's exceptional qualities the moment he entered with Zi JI!
Zi JI was already a great beauty, but Liu Feng was even more breathtaking.
If he could buy Liu Feng, his worth would be beyond what Gold Soul Coins could measure.
By presenting him to some powerful figures and keeping him as a favored possession, the appraiser would surely reap even greater rewards.
"Three million Gold Soul Coins...?"
Zi JI swallowed, finding it hard to believe.
"Yes. The young master is peerlessly beautiful, and he's still a child. That price is very fair."
The appraiser nodded in confirmation.
Zi JI's brows immediately drew together, and she fell silent.
Three million Gold Soul Coins... At the thought of all that glittering gold covering her cave, she trembled with excitement.
But was she really going to sell Liu Feng just like that?
"No... You'll have to pay more!"
Zi JI clenched her fist, her eyes fierce as she spoke sternly.
The appraiser's eyes lit up. He immediately offered, "Four million Gold Soul Coins! Paid on the spot!"
"Deal...!"
Zi JI hurriedly nodded, then added, "But keep him here for half a day first. I need to let him say goodbye to his friends."
"Of course, of course..."
The appraiser readily agreed.
Zi JI breathed a sigh of relief. She had it all planned out: once she'd exchanged everything for Gold Soul Coins, she would immediately come back and rescue Liu Feng!
After all, Liu Feng had been bought as a treasure. He wouldn't be in any danger.
She also made them promise not to lose him.
After thinking it over, she tucked the Protective Reverse Scale into Liu Feng's arms, where it melded into his body to keep him safe, then sent him a telepathic message.
"Little Liu Feng, wait here for a while. I'll bring you back soon!"
Her hands trembled with excitement. Loving treasure was a dragon's nature!
Four million Gold Soul Coins!
She would cover her cave with gold!
Liu Feng was already asleep and didn't notice what Zi JI had said.
He had no idea Zi JI had sold him!
Half an hour later, at the Grand Auction House.
"Boom...!!!"
A gigantic black dragon descended from the sky and landed atop the building.
Its long tail dangled to the ground, while a pair of cold eyes searched for the people inside the Grand Auction House.
Screams rang out all around as a huge crowd scattered in panic.
They wailed and fled as far away as they could.
The Grand Auction House was in even greater chaos...
Zi JI looked around for a long time, but couldn't sense Liu Feng's presence.
White jets of air blasted from her nostrils, faster and faster.
"Something's wrong... Where did little Liu Feng go? Why isn't he here?"
Zi JI was starting to panic. Had she really lost him?!
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